They’ve been in Raleigh for longer than they played in New England, but hockey fans in Hartford haven’t forgotten the days when NHL action was played here in Connecticut’s capital city.
On Thursday, the Carolina Hurricanes hosted their annual Whalers Night event, which includes throwback sweaters, special merch, and an appearance by Pucky the Whale.
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While the action took place at the rink in Raleigh, it was met with an icy reception here in Hartford.
When the Hurricanes tweeted about their retro jerseys, The Hartford Yard Goats had something to say about the franchise using the green & blue colors.
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IDENTITY THEFT IS NOT A JOKE, JIM. https://t.co/PG1yPvtWDj — Hartford Yard Goats (@GoYardGoats) February 27, 2025
Hartford’s Double-A pro baseball team also took exception to the Hurricanes’ social media account using the phrase,